NBReader vs Scribble Hub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NBReader
This app offers a rich novel-reading experience with customizable reading modes, text-to-speech functionality, and instant translation. Build your personal library, track your progress, and enjoy offline reading with daily rewards for unlocking content.
- Customizable reading modes
- Text-to-speech playback
- Instant paragraph translation
- Offline library access
- Bookmark and history management
- Daily free points for content
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Experience the ultimate novel-reading app with NB Reader. Dive into thousands of titles across genres, customize your reading environment, and enjoy advanced features designed for book lovers. Key Features: Immersive Reading Modes: Choose from vertical or horizontal scrolling, adjust font size, line spacing, and margins to suit your preferences. Night & Sepia Modes: Reduce eye strain with easy-to-switch themes for low-light or daytime reading. Automatic Text-to-Speech (TTS): Listen to your favorite novels whenever you’re on the go. Voice playback continues even when the screen is locked. Instant Translation: Translate any paragraph or phrase into English (or your chosen language) with a single tap—no need to leave the app. Offline Library: Download chapters in advance to read without Wi-Fi or cellular data. Perfect for travel, commutes, or areas with limited connectivity. Bookmark & History Management: Save your spot with unlimited bookmarks, organize favorite chapters, and view a complete reading history to jump back in at any time. Earn Free Points Daily: Check in every day to collect spirit stones, redeemable for unlocking premium chapters or themes—no credit card required. Smart Library Organization: Create your own bookshelves, sort by author, genre, or update time, and receive notifications when new chapters are released. Customizable Notifications: Get alerts for daily check-ins, new chapter updates, and special in-app events. Seamless Account Sync: Log in with email or social accounts and sync your library, bookmarks, and reading progress across all your devices. Why NB Reader? NB Reader was built by avid readers and developers who understand what makes a good reading experience. Whether you’re into romance, fantasy, sci-fi, or historical novels, NB Reader delivers smooth performance and a clutter-free interface. Enjoy continuous updates, responsive customer support, and a growing catalog of over 1000 titles. Download NB Reader today and transform the way you read. Your next adventure is just a tap away!
Scribble Hub
Discover and read thousands of original web fiction series across various genres. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts and themes. Follow your favorite stories and get notified of new chapters.
- Browse thousands of original web fiction series
- Search by title, author, genre, or tag
- Filter by status, rating, chapter count, or length
- Customizable reader (font size, spacing, themes)
- Automatic reading progress saving
- Notifications for new chapters
- Community features (comments, reviews, lounge)
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Discover your next favorite story on Scribble Hub. Explore over 45,000 novels. Read Fantasy, Romance, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, LitRPG, Isekai, Progression Fantasy and Cultivation stories. • Find stories with trending lists and advanced genre and tag filters • Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, text sizes and light or dark themes • Save your place, organize reading lists and get notified about new chapters • Read Aloud (TTS) - Let TTS read your chapters for you • Build daily reading streaks and earn milestone badges • Join weekly and monthly reading leaderboards • Share chapter comments, write reviews and connect with readers in the Lounge Scribble Hub Plus - Optional subscription: • Chapter downloads for offline reading • Hands-free reading with adjustable auto scrolling • Exclusive app color themes • Detailed reading stats, including streak records, reading pace and top genres Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.scribblehub.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.scribblehub.com/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scribble Hub at 4.8 against NBReader's 2.7. Scribble Hub also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 22%). NBReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Scribble Hub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NBReader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scribble Hub holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of NBReader's written reviews are positive against 55% of Scribble Hub's.
NBReader ships an update every 10 days, Scribble Hub every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NBReader | Scribble Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (96 ratings) | 4.8 (57 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.5% of reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 96 — better | 57 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tai Vuong Duy | MyStoryList LLC |
Customer experience
NBReader
Scribble Hub
Bugs and requests
NBReader
Reported bugs
3 issues- Constant app termination
- Download issues for large files
- Audio reader not working
Requested features
2 requests- Lifetime ad removal option
- Points system improvements
Scribble Hub
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NBReader
No in-app purchases
Scribble Hub
- Scribble Hub Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
- Scribble Hub Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
